piquance

Definitions of piquance
  1. noun
    a tart spicy quality
    synonyms: nip, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginess, zest
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    type of:
    spice, spicery, spiciness
    the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
  2. noun
    the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting
    synonyms: piquancy, piquantness
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    type of:
    quality
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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